How often do you brush your Yorkie's teeth? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

marcerella02 · 11-08-2006, 07:38 AM

As i'm sure we ALL know... brushing your pups teeth is HARD WORK! so how often do you do it?

Lexi Rae · 11-08-2006, 10:06 AM

i cant even get her mouth open,, i try once a month

Juliealfies mum · 11-08-2006, 10:14 AM

I brush Alfie and Lottie's teeth everyday they love it!!

JCarlson2004 · 11-08-2006, 10:23 AM

I brush Codie and Tia's teeth every night before bed. They're so use to it that they just sit still and allow me to do it. Tia LOVES the toothpaste (vanilla mint flavor) and always tries to lick it off the toothbrush.

RLC12345678 · 11-08-2006, 10:31 AM

I don't brush my yorkies' teeth. I'm not interested in trying. I'll let the vet do it when the time comes.

ARCHIE · 11-08-2006, 10:34 AM

Everyday since he's been 14wks. I missed acouple of days but rarely.
I also just started using petzlife for added protection. I understand
Yorkies loose their teeth early and wanted to do the best to help him
keep them as long as possible.

JCarlson2004 · 11-08-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

I understand Yorkies loose their teeth early and wanted to do the best to help him keep them as long as possible.

Me too.

Sadie's Mom · 11-08-2006, 10:54 AM

I think a better questions is "How often do I try to brush her teeth"

She doesn't let me.

Lou · 11-08-2006, 11:04 AM

Teeth brushing?
I let my groomer do it. I never have been good at it!

Elisandra · 11-08-2006, 12:53 PM

thought it said how often do you brush (hair) i brush his teeth maybee 2x a week cause he hates it i need to get a different toothpaste he hates the one i have now. it's poultry flavor but he hates it so bad any recomendations anyone?

Suzy · 11-08-2006, 04:12 PM

I brush Emma's teeth every night before bed.

This is part of her "routine" that includes cleaning her face, ears, paws, and butt with a wash cloth, then detangling spray, then a brush and comb through, followed by brushing teeth. Then she gets in her PJ's (either dog PJ's or a baby onesie) and into bed for her!

We use the regular flavored toothpaste, and she LOVES it, but we still struggle with her letting me brush those chompers! She has improved since I do it every night...keep trying!

marcerella02 · 11-08-2006, 05:16 PM

i can't believe someone else puts onsies on for bed... phew.. not just me! its just keeps her that extra bit warmer... without the fleece or flannal. thanks for making me feel a bit more normal

Suzy · 11-08-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

i can't believe someone else puts onsies on for bed... phew.. not just me! its just keeps her that extra bit warmer... without the fleece or flannal. thanks for making me feel a bit more normal

She needs it! Otherwise, she tries to sleep under the covers with us, which is really annoying because she moves so much at night! With the onesies on, she settles by our feet or next to my hip, which is right where I like her to be. At least then I know she won't get squished when we roll over!

And yes...all my coworkers think I'm crazy, between all the outfits and routines and the baby einstein music during the day! But I don't care-it works for us right now. She's our furbaby, and we love her!

marcerella02 · 11-08-2006, 06:40 PM

i applaud you! there are a million little things i do to better layla's day that people think are nuts.. but she is my baby.. and i just want what's best for you and i know you feel the same

Amanda7 · 11-09-2006, 07:56 AM

I brush their teeth every other night. Their teeth are pretty clean and I've just started using Petzlife oral care for some of the back teeth that I can't reach. Fingers crossed that it works.

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Every day	10	21.28%
Once a week	19	40.43%
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11-08-2006, 07:38 AM	#1
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 7,866	How often do you brush your Yorkie's teeth? As i'm sure we ALL know... brushing your pups teeth is HARD WORK! so how often do you do it? __________________ Layla 's Simon http://misscanam.blogspot.com/

11-08-2006, 10:06 AM	#2
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 9,492	i cant even get her mouth open,, i try once a month __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

11-08-2006, 10:14 AM	#3
Juliealfies mum YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 1,278	I brush Alfie and Lottie's teeth everyday they love it!! __________________ From Julie Alfie & Lottie

11-08-2006, 10:23 AM	#4
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,187	I brush Codie and Tia's teeth every night before bed. They're so use to it that they just sit still and allow me to do it. Tia LOVES the toothpaste (vanilla mint flavor) and always tries to lick it off the toothbrush. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

11-08-2006, 10:31 AM	#5
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,053	I don't brush my yorkies' teeth. I'm not interested in trying. I'll let the vet do it when the time comes. __________________ Hobbs on Dogster Lamar on Dogster Belle on Dogster Hootie on Dogster

11-08-2006, 10:34 AM	#6
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 10,701	Everyday since he's been 14wks. I missed acouple of days but rarely. I also just started using petzlife for added protection. I understand Yorkies loose their teeth early and wanted to do the best to help him keep them as long as possible.

11-08-2006, 10:54 AM	#8
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,163	I think a better questions is "How often do I try to brush her teeth" She doesn't let me. __________________ Christie and Sadie WWW.SADIESCHICBOUTIQUE.COM

11-08-2006, 11:04 AM	#9
Lou Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Suburb Posts: 1,869	How often what? Teeth brushing? I let my groomer do it. I never have been good at it! __________________ Mother of Adie ,Cassie , Ivan and Skeeter

11-08-2006, 12:53 PM	#10
Elisandra Rocky's Slave 4 ever Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 1,411	oops didnt read the whole question on poll thought it said how often do you brush (hair) i brush his teeth maybee 2x a week cause he hates it i need to get a different toothpaste he hates the one i have now. it's poultry flavor but he hates it so bad any recomendations anyone? __________________ Lets put a end to Puppy Mills Rocky loves the Fall Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club

11-08-2006, 04:12 PM	#11
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,906	I brush Emma's teeth every night before bed. This is part of her "routine" that includes cleaning her face, ears, paws, and butt with a wash cloth, then detangling spray, then a brush and comb through, followed by brushing teeth. Then she gets in her PJ's (either dog PJ's or a baby onesie) and into bed for her! We use the regular flavored toothpaste, and she LOVES it, but we still struggle with her letting me brush those chompers! She has improved since I do it every night...keep trying!

11-08-2006, 05:16 PM	#12
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 7,866	i can't believe someone else puts onsies on for bed... phew.. not just me! its just keeps her that extra bit warmer... without the fleece or flannal. thanks for making me feel a bit more normal __________________ Layla 's Simon http://misscanam.blogspot.com/

11-08-2006, 06:40 PM	#14
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 7,866	i applaud you! there are a million little things i do to better layla's day that people think are nuts.. but she is my baby.. and i just want what's best for you and i know you feel the same __________________ Layla 's Simon http://misscanam.blogspot.com/

11-09-2006, 07:56 AM	#15
Amanda7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 930	I brush their teeth every other night. Their teeth are pretty clean and I've just started using Petzlife oral care for some of the back teeth that I can't reach. Fingers crossed that it works. __________________ Snickers and Baxter